Semester 2
Quarter 4
Week 5
May 2, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Famished—(adj.) extremely hungry
Many of us feel famished during fourth period.
May 3, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Foster—(verb) help develop, help grow
My grandmother spends a lot of time fostering her roses.
May 4, 2016
Some of you had a hard time with this journal a couple weeks ago. So
let’s try it again…
Write three compound sentences.
May 5, 2016
Write a short story of at least 5 sentences. Use the following sentence
to begin your story. My sentence doesn’t count as one of yours. 
As I walked through the woods, dragging the bag behind me, I tried to
be as quiet as possible.
Week 4
April 25, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Entourage—(noun) the group following and attending to some
important person
Some celebrities don’t go anywhere without an entourage.
April 26, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Expedite—(verb) process fast and efficiently; speed up the progress of
The customer service employee tried to expedite the refund for the
disgruntled customer.
April 27, 2016
Write a short story of 100 words. Use the following words in your story:
Future, single, thousand, monitor.
Week 3
April 18, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Daunt—(verb) cause to lose courage
Some seniors find the idea of college daunting.
April 19, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Derelict—(adj.) neglected by owner or occupant
The derelict house was rumored to be haunted.
April 20, 2016
Write three compound sentences.
April 21, 2016
You and two friends have suddenly found yourselves the victims in a
horror movie. Write a short story describing what you do once you
realize what is happening.
Week 2
April 11, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Capitulate—(verb) surrender under agreed conditions
The employee capitulated to his boss’s demands.
April 12, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Congeal—(verb) to change from a liquid to solid state
The boy’s blood from his scabbed knee was congealing.
April 13, 2016
Write a short story of at least 5 sentences about a day at Willy Wonka’s
Chocolate Factory.
Week 1
April 4, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Belittle—(verb) lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; express a
negative opinion of; cause to seem less serious
Sometimes older people belittle those younger than them.
April 5, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Bizarre—(adj.) conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
The student’s explanation for why he lost his homework was bizarre.
Week 9
March 28, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Abridge—(verb) lessen, diminish, or curtail; reduce in scope while
retaining essential elements
I’m always careful not to buy the abridged version of classic novels.
March 29, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Alleviate—(verb) provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier
Tylenol alleviates headaches.
March 30, 2016
Write a short story of at least 5 sentences. Do not use ANY pronouns.
Week 8
March 14, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Zealot—(noun) a fervent and even militant proponent [supporter] of
something
When it comes to religion, some people are considered zealots.
March 15, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Zest—(noun) vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
The new officer’s zest for his job was apparent in that he had arrested
26 people in 3 days.
March 16, 2016
Write out a dialogue between two people, using correct conventions.
Each person should speak at least 2 times.
“What are you doing?” George asked.
“I’m reading a book,” Fred replied.
George glanced at the cover and said, “I remember reading that book.
It was pretty good.”
“Yeah,” Fred replied, “I’m enjoying it so far.”
March 17, 2016
Write 3-4 sentences on what you plan on doing over spring break.
Week 7
March 7, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Willful—(adj.) habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
Sometimes my nephew is very willful.
March 8, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Wily—(adj.) marked by skill and deception
Alligators are very wily in how they stalk their prey.
March 9, 2016
Write a short story with the following animals as characters.
Hyena, Giraffe, and Elephant.
Week 6
February 29, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Tawdry—(adj.) cheap and shoddy; tastelessly showy
Some people are very tawdry in how they dress.
March 1, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Tranquil—(adj.) free from agitation or worry; calm
Some people meditate because it makes them feel tranquil.
March 2, 2016
Write two sentences where you correctly use a semicolon.
March 3, 2016
Using the following picture as a prompt, write a short story of at least 5
sentences.
Week 5
February 22, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Scrutinize—(verb) examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of
verification; to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
Teachers scrutinize assignments that are turned in to them.
February 23, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Somber—(adj.) grave or even gloomy in character
Funerals are somber occasions.
February 24, 2015
Write out the necessary corrections for the following paragraph. There
are 5 mistakes.
There is two alarms set to wake me each morning. The other day i slept
throw them both. Me and my niece were almost late. That wasn’t a
good felling.
Week 4
February 16, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Resolute—(adj.) firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness
and determination
Most teachers are resolute in their decisions.
February 17, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Respite—(noun) a pause from doing something; a pause for relaxation
Many of us are looking forward to the respite spring break will give us
from school.
February 18, 2016
Write a short story beginning with the following sentence.
We have come to a resolution.
Week 3
February 8, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Quagmire—(noun) in a tough position; mired with difficulty
This has really put in me in a quagmire.
February 9, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Quip—(noun) witty remark; (verb) make jokes
I like to make quips.
February 10, 2016
Rewrite the following run-on sentence so that it is no longer a run-on.
I am definitely a dog person they are usually so friendly I love to play
with them but sometimes they are really annoying for instance my
parents’ dog, Rocky, barks loudly and jumps against the door whenever
anyone comes over.
Week 2
February 1, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Petulant—(adj.) easily irritated or annoyed
My nephew is very petulant when he doesn’t get his way.
February 2, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Premeditated—(adj.) characterized by deliberate purpose and some
degree of planning
The surprise birthday party was spontaneous rather than premeditated,
a fact that was demonstrated by the lack of cake and decorations.
February 3, 2016
Imagine….Ms. Dyche finally fulfilled her dream of diving in a shark cage.
Sadly, she died during the experience. Write a 4-5 sentence story about
how she died WITHOUT using the word “and.”
Week 1
January 25, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
3. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
4. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Obtuse—(adj.) lacking sharpness or intellectual ability
Some people like to tell jokes about obtuse blondes.
January 26, 2016
For the following word, do the following:
1. Write out the word, part of speech, and definition.
2. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Don’t use my example.
Opaque—(adj.) not clear; not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant
energy
It was hard to tell what was in the container since it was opaque.
January 27, 2016
Write a short story of at least 5 sentences containing the following
words.
Sweep
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Patience Lace